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Short segment posterior locking cervical plate fixation after kyphectomy for myelomeningocoele-associated kyphosis
Published in:

J Spinal Disord Tech, Vol: 19, Page: 292-4

Publication Date:

June 2006

Aims & Objectives:

This case report discusses the use of posterior cervical locking plate fixation after apical vertebral excision for congenital lumbar kyphosis in a 3-year-old male myelomeningocoele patient

Abstract:

We report the use of posterior cervical locking plate fixation after apical vertebral excision for congenital lumbar kyphosis in a 3-year-old male myelomeningocoele patient. At 4-year follow-up the fixation was secure and the correction was well preserved.

Authors:

A. J. Laing; A. Walsh; P. O'Grady; M. Nelligan; D. McCormack

Study Type:

Study Papers » Case Report Study » Descriptive Studies - Without a comparision

Categories:

congenital lumbar kyphosis

International Classification:

Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Report

Keywords:
Geography:

Republic of Ireland (Dublin)